SINGLE women take note, Mr Selfridge actor Jeremy Piven says he is 'ready NOT to be single'.

We are positive that hundreds of single females will form an orderly queue at the news that the dashing star of Mr Selfridge is looking for love.

Although rumours have done the rounds of many a high-profile fling, tall, dark and handsome Piven has revealed that he is ready to settle down – but he is just waiting for the right woman.

The star of the ITV period drama has been pictured in the back of a cab with X Factor winner Alexandra Burke and a couple of years back witnesses said he left the Golden Globes after party with Mad Men beauty January Jones.

The actor has been linked to Alexandra Burke, Kelly Brook and January Jones [GETTY]

Kelly Brook spent time at Piven's Malibu home [GETTY]

The American has also been linked to British model and party girl Kelly Brook, the pair met at a Halloween party un Los Angeles and a week later the sizzling brunette was pictured at Piven's Malibu mansion.

It was never my master plan to still be single at this age

Jeremy Piven

In an interview with the Sunday People, the 48-year-old actor said: "It was never my master plan to still be single at this age."

"It's just kind of worked out that way."

He admitted: "But I am ready not to be single."

Obvious comparisons have been made to Harry Gordon Selfridge, the womanising department store owner that Pivon depicts in the popular series.

But the actor insists he is vastly different to the part that he plays, claiming: "I know very little about women."

Piven was spotted leaving a Golden Globes after party with stunning Mad Men actress January Jones [GETTY]

"I had to think long and hard about how to play a character who was devoted to his wife and kids but could not stop himself straying."

Jeremy continued: "Harry had a huge heart. But he was a slave to his vices."

"He was a massive gambler, a risk junkie. He felt most alive when the stakes were highest. He found that thrilling. In the end, it led to his downfall.

Jeremy was selected for the lead in Mr Selfridge after his impressive role as Ari Gold in Entourage.